Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Peugeot 308 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Peugeot 308) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 145 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Peugeot 308. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 6.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf and Peugeot 308 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 90 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. The Peugeot 308 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 6000 | |
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